Former Super Eagles Coach Passes Away

Former Super Eagles Coach Passes Away

Sampson Adedeji 

Former Super Eagles head coach Adegboye Onigbinde has passed away at the age of 88, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The family confirmed his death in a statement released on Monday evening, expressing gratitude to God for what they described as a fulfilled and impactful life.

“With great gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of this great man, a Modakeke High Chief, the first indigenous Nigerian Super Eagles football coach, father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde,” the family said.

“We thank God for the fulfilled life and your contributions to the Nigerian nation and the world as an unequalled football coach. We pray that your soul will rest perfectly in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ. Good night till we meet to part no more. 

Final funeral arrangements will be communicated later.”

During his distinguished career, Onigbinde recorded several achievements in Nigerian and African football. 

He also served as an instructor for both Confederation of African Football and FIFA.

Onigbinde guided the Nigeria national football team to the final of the 1988 African Cup of Nations, where the team finished as runners-up after losing 3–1 to Cameroon national football team.

He also managed Nigeria at the 2002 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by Japan and South Korea.

Further details regarding his burial arrangements are expected to be announced by the family in due course.